Online Surveys for Research (WebQ)

The UW Human Subjects Division has determined that WebQ, the Catalyst online survey, quiz, and questionnaire software, provides acceptable procedures to protect the privacy and confidentiality of human subjects. This workshop is designed to help UW faculty, staff, and researchers create and manage a WebQ survey in a research context. We will cover the specific WebQ options for research and discuss issues of anonymity and confidentiality.

Please check-in before you begin this workshop.

Workshop Objectives

1. Understand the research features of WebQ.
2. Create and publish an online survey using WebQ.
3. Access and submit an online survey.
4. View and download results.

Workshop Materials

• Workshop presentation
• Workshop handout
• Tips for Writing Questionnaire Items
• Office of Educational Assessment Resources

Resources and Examples

• Human Subjects Division Home Page
• Catalyst Planning Consideration: Using WebQ for Research Surveys
• Checklist for WebQ Research Surveys
• Catalyst Profile: Michael Doherty & Vimla Sriram